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Victoria's polls close - but counting expected to take a while

Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews speaks to media during the 2022 Victorian state election campaign

Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews speaks to media during the 2022 Victorian state election campaign Source: AAP / DIEGO FEDELE

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The polls have now closed in the Victorian state election. Counting is now underway to see if Daniel Andrews' Labor government will be re-elected for a third term, or if Liberal Leader Matthew Guy has convinced the electorate to give him an opportunity to lead the state.

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